One dead, one airlifted to hospital in Boone County crash
BOONE COUNTY (WREX) One person is killed and one person was airlifted to the hospital after a serious crash on Genoa Road, southeast of Belvidere, according to Boone County Sheriff Dave Ernest.
Two vehicles were involved in the Wednesday evening crash, according to Sheriff Ernest, at the 4900 block of Genoa Road, about a half-mile south of I-90. Mercyhealth s REACT helicopter airlifted one patient to the hospital, though their condition is unknown at this time.
The cause of the crash is under investigation by the Boone County Sheriff s Office. The name of the person killed will not be released until family is notified.
Boone County Sheriff s K-9 Loki honored during memorial service
BELVIDERE Boone County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Loki was honored Saturday as a beloved member of law enforcement who had a successful career specializing in narcotics policing.
Loki’s death last month in an alcohol-related traffic crash triggered an outpouring of grief during a funeral service outside of the Boone County Public Safety Building that was attended by officers from police departments across northern Illinois.
“In a year where it seemed like the hits just keep on coming, it’s at times like these when you realize how much love and support there still is in communities like this one,” Boone County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Kevin Smyth said. “I think I can speak for everyone with the Boone County Sheriff’s Department when I say I have never been more proud to work for and serve this community.”